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V500 REX

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,996 mi
Last recorded107,996 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 REX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 107,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 80,723 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,755 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,792 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,383 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 52,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,667 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,844 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,219 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 19,230 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 11,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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V500 REX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 102,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V500 REX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V500 REX registered?

V500 REX is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is V500 REX safe to buy?

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